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Having problems with your Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Digital Camera ?

Not closing lens - Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Digital Camera

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The lens uses a very small power drive motor to run 3 cogs that open the lens when this motor burns out (common) it fails to close or if a short accures from the unit to feed power to the lens motor again these are expensive repairs and in most cases the unit is binned and replaced

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Camera lens wont close - Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Digital Camera

Not closing lens - Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Digital Camera

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mesaage says turn camera off and on tis has no impact also the lens will not retract

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If the battery is fully charged then there is nothing to do but take/ send it in for service. Contact Panasonic or your retailer to find out where the closest Authorized service agent is. ...
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